Don Van Vliet

Known for: Acting

Born: January 14, 1941 in Glendale, California, USA - Died: December 16, 2010

Don Van Vliet, born Don Glen Vliet, was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist best known by the stage name Captain Beefheart. He conducted a rotating ensemble called the Magic Band, with whom he recorded 13 studio albums between 1964 and 1982.